Homemade Rebond - Coconut Milk & Lemon

 


As I was browsing online for a Hair Rebond Home Service, I read a post about making your own Hair Rebond Cream. 

Here's what you'll need: 

1 cup of Coconut Milk 

2 tbsp Olive Oil / Corn Oil 

2 tbsp Corn Flour 

1 Lemon or 2 tbsp Lemon Juice 

Optional - 1 tbsp aloe vera extract 

Add a little hot water on your corn flour to make sure there is no lumps on your mixture then add the rest. With mine I used a food processor to make sure that it's all well mixed. 

Place it on a pot then boil, mix it continuesly until you get the consistency needed. 

This should give you at 1/2 cup of cream. 

Now, that you have the cream. First, wet your hair with lukewarm water then apply it to your hair including your scalp. Leave it on your have for 45 mins. to an hour. 

Wash your have with shampoo to remove the residue and smell. 

The Results 

The first time I've tried this. I noted that I will still my hair rebonded since it was not as straight. Now, after doing this just after a week I'll say better keep at using this 3-4 times a week and you'll see better results.

I'll say this is very good if you have dundraff. It's better than any scalp treatment I got from any parlor out there. 

As for my hair it it's softer and the part with hair color seem to lighten a little. 

After doing this treatment the second time, my hair feels softer. Again, it's not as straight but not I think it's better to have a healthy, natural looking hair than rebonded hair. 

Just keep at it and you'll see better results. 

Why Plant a Chili Pepper?

I've always love spicy foods and added 1 or 2 chili peppers on my dishes. It's just amazing that besides adding flavors to the dishes, it is also considered as one of the healthiest food.


In my quest of living a healthy life I've stumble upon a study on the health benefits of Hot Peppers.

Health benefits of chili peppers

• Chili pepper contains an impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties.
• Chilies contain health benefiting an alkaloid compound in them, capsaicin, which gives them strong spicy pungent character. Early laboratory studies on experimental mammals suggest that capsaicin has anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties. It also found to reduce LDL cholesterol levels in obese individuals.
• Fresh chili peppers, red and green, are rich source of vitamin-C. 100 g fresh chilies provide about 143.7 µg or about 240% of RDA. Vitamin C is a potent water-soluble antioxidant. It is required for the collagen synthesis inside the human body. Collagen is one of the main structural protein required for maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones. Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps protect from scurvy, develop resistance against infectious agents (boosts immunity), and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body.
• They are also good in other antioxidants such as vitamin-A, and flavonoids like ß-carotene, a-carotene, lutein, zea-xanthin, and cryptoxanthin. These antioxidant substances in capsicum help protect the body from injurious effects of free radicals generated during stress, diseases conditions.
• Chilies carry a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
• Chilies are also good in B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin and thiamin (vitamin B-1). These vitamins are essential in the sense that human body requires them from external sources to replenish.

Just 100 g provides (in % of recommended daily allowance):

240% of vitamin-C (Ascorbic acid), 
39% of vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine), 
32% of vitamin A, 
13% of iron,
14% of copper, 
7% of potassium,
but no cholesterol. 

Special credit to 'Nutrition and You'

Normally, you can harvest from a chili pepper after 75 to 90 days after planting. You can harvest from it for over a year.  In a period of 3-4 months, you'll be able to get at least 10-20 pcs. a day ripe chili's enough to provide for 3-4 families. Overtime, you will have too much leaving you no choice but find a way to store them. 

The most practical way of storing them are putting them into a big jar of vinegar.

 

 And sun drying them, turning it to chili flakes or powder with the use of food processor or grinder. If there is still moist, you can place it in an oven toaster to make sure that no moist is left.

You may roast them in olive oils with lots of garlic. This way you can either use them for your condiments or for cooking purposes. 

Due to its nutrition contents, I also put some chili on my smoothies. 
 
Planting your own chili pepper is not only economical but it will also save you time. Imagine getting your herbs and spices right from your own backyard, not only do you get them fresh but it's free. 

Hyundai Tucson CRDI Acceleration Problem

I have a Hyundai Tucson CRDI 2007. Recently, my husband left the radiator open and the car overheat. The cylinder head had to be removed, new inhaust & exhaust valve we placed.

After that, it seems to run okay then suddenly stops when the car reach about 2000 rpm. My husband thought it was due to the battery, so he bought a new one.

The car didn't run for several day, my husband just kept starting it. Changing the battery from our other car then it start. When he check the engine for leaks. The fuel filter was leaking. He had it replaced , the car run better and starts easier. But then when he reach 2000 rpm, the engine dies again.

The parts we've replaced so far are inhaust & exhaust valve, bearing, air filter & fuel filter.  I've uploaded the pictures of the engine, you might recommend something to us to resolve this.                    

The technicians we're not aware on how to resolve the problem, only my husband got the engine running. He is also the one who suggested to had the fuel filter replaced.

It also seems that the engine stops when it reach a certain temperature and rpm.

Any input will be much help to us. I'll you guys posted.

What to Expect When You Sign Up for Herbalife

 
I used to work in a retail company which requires me to be physically fit for I handle most of the complaints. My husband has been going abroad for almost 20 years already. He would normally stay for a few months here then abroad for another 9 months. My dilemma is that I've gaining about 3-4 kilos whenever he is here. 

 
This year, we've both decided that he stay longer for us to focus on having a baby. And so from 51 kilos, I gained 12 more kilos more in the span of 1 year. As for him, I'm not sure how much he gained 'cause he's not as health conscious as I am. 

The weight is not just the issue but the heaviness you feel everyday or when you see that your clothes doesn't fit anymore. You know that something is wrong with your diet but you just don't know where to start. I don't post that much pictures of myself either because I feel fat.  

In one of our interior decor projects, we met a couple whose whole family  made Nutrilife part of their daily diet. As part of our customer service, we often bond with our customers to get to know them better. So, we ended up signing up with The Herbalife Nutrition 10 Day Program. 

Here are the initial screening and results after 10 days:  



Me:  
Weight : 137.8 lbs / 62.64 kg to 134.4 lbs 61.06 kg  
Body Fat : 35.5%  to 34.7%
Visceral Fat : 6  - No change
Bone Mass : 5.2 - No change
Basal Metabolic Rate : 1223 to 1205
Metabolic Age : 47 to 45
Muscle Mass :  83.6 to 82.6
Physique Rating : 2 to 5
Total Body Water % : 47.2%  to 47.8%

My Husband: 
Weight :  188 lbs / 85.45 kg to 183.4 / 83.36 kg 
Body Fat : 31.3 % to 30.3%
Visceral Fat :17 to 16
Bone Mass : 6.6 - No change 
Basal Metabolic Rate: 1658 to 1637
Metabolic Age :65 to 62
Muscle Mass : 122.4 to 121.2
Physique Rating : 3 - No change 
Total Body Water % : 50.3% to 51%


This information is new to us, the visceral fats, metabolic rate & age. Things that other fitness trainer/ coach  wouldn't talk about. Our idea of diet is skipping meal but with Nutrilife, it is all about making healthy choices.  

 
Basing on the our Basal Metabolic Rate (Calories Burned at Rest) we were asked to follow a meal plan:

 Meal Plan for the Ladies : 1000 calories/day 

Breakfast:  

Aloe Concentrate 
Tea 
Shake with Oats & Banana     150 calories


Lunch: 
1/2 rice or 1/2 veggies              100 calories
1 Chicken or 1 Fish                    300 calories

4pm Snack: 
Shake with Water Only               80 calories 

Dinner: 
1/2 rice or 1/2 veggies               100 calories 
1 Chicken or 1 Fish                    300 calories 


Maintain : 8-16 glasses of water 
No Sugar, Salt, Soy Sauce nor any artificial seasoning. 
No skipping of meals 
No coffee
No softdrinks 



Meal Plan for Men : 1600 calories/day 


Breakfast:  

Aloe Concentrate 
Tea 
Shake with Oats & Banana     150 calories

Lunch: 
1 cup rice or 1 cup veggies       200 calories
 2 Chicken or 2 Fish                   600 calories

4pm Snack: 
Shake with oats & banana         150 calories 
or Shake with non fat / 
soya milk

Dinner: 
1 cup rice or 1 cup veggies       200 calories 
1 Chicken or 1 Fish                    300 calories 



Maintain : 8-16 glasses of water 
No Sugar, Salt, Soy Sauce nor any artificial seasoning. 
No skipping of meals 
No coffee
No softdrinks 

Lifeline : banana, apple, boiled egg or sweet potato. 

Limit it to 1 pc per day. These are your options in case you feel like eating more or when you're out and missed the time that you should be eating or taking your Nutrilife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix. 
 

 There are many do's and don't but one thing that our coach taught us is if you want to eat something. Don't deprive yourself of it just don't eat too much. 
 


Shake Recipe with 150 Calories     



1/2 cup water 
3 pcs.ice cubes 
1/2 banana
2 tbsp. oats 
1 sachet (25g) of Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix

     Changes Made on Our Diet 

• We switched from Palm Oil to Canola & Olive Oil 
• From Full Cream Milk to Non-Fat / Skimmed Milk 
• From Artificial Seasoning to Herbs 
• Removed Soft drinks and coffee from our diet 
• Eat more veggies 
• Minimized our intake of pork and beef. 
• Check on the nutritional content of the food we eat. 
• Cooked low calorie recipes 
• Add healthy choices for our grocery list 
• Plan the meal for lunch and dinner

  
How the Program Works 

You will spend the first 10 days at the coach's house for breakfast.  This is to monitor your progress and also provide support if you have any concern. Weigh in will be done of the 6th day and on the 11th day. Now, if there has been no progress. You can't sign up for the Nutrilife Membership. 

The only reason for anyone not to loss weight is if the diet plan has not been followed. 

Let's Talk About the Expenses

1 sachet will cost you P72.00 each and in 1 day you will be required to take 2 sachets. Now, if your coach don't do appointments during Sundays, you are required to take the Nutritional Shake but that will not be counted to the 10-Day Program. In turn,you will spend about 2 sachet for 12-13 days. 

13 days x 2 sachets =  26 sachets @ P72.00 each =  P 1,872.00

 Now, if you've made any progress and decided to be a member that will cost you P1,857.00. That would amount to P3,729.00. The membership is extended to your spouse and is transferable to your children. There is also a renewal fee of P400.00 annually.
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Here are what's in the package: 

      

9 sachets of Nutritional Shake Mix - Dutch Chocolate Flavor  - P648.00
9 sachets of Nutritional Shake Mix - Vanilla Flavor - P648.00
1 Bottle of Formula 2 Vitamins & Minerals  - P600.00 
1 Herbalife Bag

Total of P1,896.00 less P1,857.00 = P39.00 :) 

This is not like MLM Network wherein they are required to recruit members. Being a member entitles you to 25% discount which can increase up t0 50% if you'll have bulk purchases in a month. 

There is no AFTER photos yet since we've just been in this for 11 days. But I can say that this will definitely be our lifestyle of choice. 2 thumbs up for Herbalife!


  

On Alliance in Motion Global (AIM Global) Membership Review

 

In my quest of living a healthier life I've started to take C24/7 for several months. Just recently  well, me and my husband also entered the 10 Day Diet Program of Herbalife. 

I find it that the C24/7 helps me feel  energized everyday. With that in mind, I contacted the agent who has been supplying me the supplement so that I may also avail the discount for this. But to my surprise, I was given the following instead of the Package containing more of the C24/7 and Burn Slim. 

Of course, I will have it change to the one I need.

These are the concerns I have as a Newbie: 

1) Are agent concern about how effective their products are or just to recruit more members? 

2) I see that there are a lot of post regarding the items but are there really a market for this in the Philippines? 

3) What package is this? 

I talk to the agent only online because I'm also running a project based business. Most of the time we are out of town. I must admit that it was wrong for me to enter this without knowing the other products. But to my defense, I was expecting to receive more of the C24/7 package, Liven Coffee which I also love, Burn Slim and My Choco. 

I singed up for 3 Packages, that would be for Entrepreneurs. 

Here's what I got: 

I have 3 sets of NaturaCentials 

• Coffee Scrub              .                           P700.00        P2,100.00
• Strawberry Face+Body Scrub              P700.00        P2,100.00
• Instant White Face+Body Lotion          P900.00        P2,700.00
• Antioxidant Facial Toner                        P500.00       P1,500.00
• Oxygen Bar Anti Aging                          P150.00       P 450.00

 1 box C24/7                                                     P900.00        P900.00

 1 BURN Slim                                                   P800.00        P800.00

 2 Care Leaf Thermal Patch                           P1,300.00     P2,600.00

 2 Liven Coffee + My Choco Sample Pack  P0.00             P0.00

 Total                                                                                       P13,150.00

         

This was just sent through a friend of ours. I'm not really sure if this is all of it. If this is it then I might as well file a complaint. I hope not though. ( I was informed that this is for 2 packages, after an hour).   

                                                                               

Here are the packages posted online: 

Given this scenario here is what I can say first to the AIM Global Agent: 

• Know your client. Just like any other customers, we should know what our customers want. The agent should be able to identify the type of customer he/she has.

• Inform the customer the products they will be getting. That includes the price. I had to search the dealership price online. This is to eliminate doubt. 

• Returns Policy. This should be discussed also. It's an after sale service that should taken into consideration. Can I return the Package I don't like?
• Be as active as you are after the customer signed up for the dealership. After signing up, I find it that the agent is not as fast he was  in answering my inquiries. Sad but this is true in any other industries nowadays. 
• Don't let anyone sign up without attending the seminars. Make sure that they know the products they are getting. Networking is not just about getting recruits, there are still some of us who prefer the discounts they may get in signing up for the dealership. 

For those who are planning to join AIM Global or any other MLM Network.

• Know the products before joining. Yes, you may find it easy to invite another person to join but what if you encounter customers who are interested on the products? What will you say? How can you make them believe that you're a firm believer of the products you carry and not just after the referral bonus you will get? 
• Be hands on in choosing the package you wish to avail or else you will be stuck with the items you don't need. 
• Talk to your agent. Get to know your team. This is to get more support other than the agent who informed you about the MLM. 
• Try the products so that you can sell it better. 

 About the Products: 

I don't have any doubt when it comes to the products since that is the reason why I signed up in the first place. The only thing that you need to consider is, does it suit your needs?


REMINDER:

If you don't have enough network of friends and are not good in selling items. This is not advisable for you. You will never earn anything from referral unless you invite others to join. 

An agent may promise to double your investment in 6 months, this will only happen if you  refer them to your relatives and friends. That is if someone actually sign up. Before signing in to any MLM, think it through first. 

A MLM is not just networking, it's a full time job. You will only benefit from it if you work hard.  

Sole Proprietorship for Home Based Business in the Philippines

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 Thinking of having your own business? 

I've recently started an interior décor business and was basically clueless how to go about with the business registration. The first thing you need to consider is what business you are willing to start. 

1. Think of 5 names for your business.3 is the requirements but make it 5, just to make sure. 

2. Go to the DTI website and search if the name chosen already exist. If you don't have access online, go to the nearest DTI office where you want to start your business. 

Make sure that you bring 2 valid IDs with photocopies, 2 identical passport size picture (with signature at the back) taken not more 1 year preceding the filing and then fill up Application for Sole Proprietorship otherwise known as BTRCP Form. 

Who can apply for Sole Proprietorship? 

Any person of legal age, 18 years old and above. You also have to be Filipino Citizen. Basic Application Fee P300.00 Documentary Stamps P15.00 

3) Apply for Community Tax Certificate (Cedula), Barangay Clearance & Brgy. Business Clearance at the Barangay Hall where your business will be located. Fees and charges may vary but it should be more than P1,000.00 

4) Applying for Mayor's Permit (Municipal Office) Bring all the legal documents you have so far to the Treasurer's Office for screening. Make sure that you have a photocopy of each including your valid IDs. 


Requirements: 

• Accomplished business permit application form DTI - business name certificate 
• Sketch of business location Pictures of the establishment (inside and out) 
• 2 pcs. 2x2 ID colored picture Registration fee, amount of which depends on the type of the business 

From the Treasurer's Office, you will be asked to go from one office to another to get the following: 

• Annual Certificate of Inspection from Engineering Office 
• Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from Bureau of Fire Protection 
• Sanitary Permit to Operate from Municipal Health Office 
• Application of Business Permit to Mayors Office 

Once you're able to secure a Business Permit, you may now register your business to BIR.